Technology

Union Budget 2026 introduces Bharat Vistar, an AI platform for farmers, boosts high-value crops, inland waterways, and allocates Rs 20,000 crore for clean energy transition.

Facing fragmented health data systems, Assam launched Swasthya Sewa Dapoon — an in-house MIS-GIS platform that integrates HR, finance, ASHA services, and infrastructure to deliver data-driven public healthcare.

Indian cities are adopting AI-powered surveillance to detect threats, manage crowds, and optimize policing in real time—reshaping urban safety beyond traditional CCTV.

From Belagavi to Pimpri Chinchwad, AI-powered classrooms are helping teachers personalise learning, track engagement, and spot invisible learning gaps—reshaping urban public education.

Developed by Indian engineers to address critical gaps in neonatal care, NemoCare Raksha enables continuous, ICU-grade monitoring of newborns — even in resource-constrained hospitals.

After sewage contaminated drinking water in Indore, an IIT-M startup is using robots and AI to detect pipeline leaks before disasters strike.

Karnataka is adopting innovative measures to address rising human-wildlife interactions. A new system is changing how communities and wildlife coexist, combining technology with field efforts to manage risks and promote safety.

Founded by IIT–IIM alumni, DeHaat has grown from a village pilot into one of India’s largest agritech platforms, integrating AI advisory, inputs, and market access for smallholders.

In 1965, Prof V Rajaraman launched India’s first Computer Science course at IIT Kanpur, mentoring pioneers who would go on to build the nation’s IT revolution.

What if the next wave of health technology comes from those who are in their early 20s? The Better India gets candid with Chennai-based angel investor SenthilKumar Rajendran to understand how student innovators can bridge the gaps in healthcare with AI.